VACANCY
Head of Internal Audit
In the
INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION
EHIA: HIA 0267
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho Nationals for the above-mentioned position. The position will be on a Five (5) years performance-based contract and is tenable at the LEC Headquarters in Maseru and the incumbent will report to the LEC Managing Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Post graduate Diploma or Honors Degree/Professional Qualification.
• CA/CIA.
• Degree in Internal Auditing/Accounting/Auditing.
• Member of the institute of Internal Auditors.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 10-15 years relevant audit experience of which 10 years must have been in a managerial position
• Experience in audit methodologies and audit frameworks.
• Computer Literacy
KEY COMPETENCIES
| Behavioural Competencies | Technical Competencies | Managerial Competencies |
| Interpersonal Relationships | Corporate Governance | Planning, Organizing and Coordinating |
| Communication | Audit Management | People Management |
| Decision Making | Risk and Control | Data Analytics and Reporting |
| Organisational Awareness | Reporting | Policy Conceptualisation and Formulation |
| Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism | Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs) | Risk Management |
| Impact and Influence | The International Professional Practices Framework | Business Acumen |
| Political Astuteness | Fraud Awareness | |
| Relationship building | Forensics | |
| Stakeholder relationships | Cyber Forensics | |
| Problem solving | An Understanding of Law Criminal Investigation | |
| Attention to detail/detail oriented | Prosecution initiation-corporate | |
| Time management | Policy Manuals | |
| Adaptability |
OVERALL JOB RESPOSIBILITY:
To carry out an objective and independent audit and appraisal function to examine and evaluate company activities as a service to management and the board of directors. The Head of Internal Audit will lead, manage, and drive Internal Audit initiatives including the development of the Internal Audit Methodologies, Internal Audit Plan and ensure execution of the plan and any ad hoc engagements. Drive changes that will assist in increasing efficiencies and ensure optimal coverage on Governance, Risk and Controls.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:
• Establish strategic plans.
• Prepare assurance reports for the Board and Committees.
• Develop audit policies and methodologies.
• Operations Management.
• Reporting on performance.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with stakeholders.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.
Interested candidates must email their applications, CVs and Certified Copies of Certificates and Transcripts in PDF format only to [email protected] on or before Friday July 21, 2023. Reference should be made to EHIA: HIA 0267 on all applications an email subject